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evasion definition

eva·sion (ē vā′z̸hən, i-)

noun

  1. an evading; specif., an avoiding of a duty, question, etc. by deceit or cleverness
  2. a way of doing this; subterfuge

Etymology: ME & OFr < L evasio < evasus, pp. of evadere: see evade

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